National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions explained
| National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions |
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| Abbreviation: | NCAHP |
| Type: | Statutory body |
| Purpose: | Allied and Healthcare Professions Regulatory Agency |
| Headquarters: | NIHFW Campus, 2nd floor, Baba GangNath Marg, Munirka, New Delhi-110067 |
| Leader Title: | Chairman |
| Leader Name: | Dr. Yagna Unmesh Shukla PhD[1] |
| Main Organ: | Commission |
| Affiliations: | Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Website: | https://ncahp.abdm.gov.in/ |
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) is the Indian regulatory body for allied and healthcare professionals (AHP).[2] It covers all AHP who were not covered under National Medical Commission, Dental Council of India, Indian Nursing Council, Pharmacy Council of India etc till 2021 and groups all into ten categories with power to regulate education and professionals of all ten categories.[3]
Ten recognised categories
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 defined "Allied health professionals" and "healthcare professionals" in India and placed them in the following categories:[4]
- Medical Laboratory and Life Sciences
- Trauma, Burn Care and Surgical/Anesthesia related technology
- Physiotherapy Professional
- Nutrition Science Professional
- Ophthalmic Sciences Professional
- Occupational Therapy Professional
- Community Care, Behavioural Health Sciences and other Professionals
- Medical Radiology, Imaging and Therapeutic Technology Professional
- Medical Technologists and Physician Associate
- Health Information Management and Health Informatic Professional
Professions not included by the Act
The following groups were not included in the Act. They are covered by the National Medical Commission, Dental Council of India, Indian Nursing Council, and Pharmacy Council of India and possess degrees, or an equivalent degree, in the following:
See also
References
1. https://ncahp.abdm.gov.in/
Notes and References
- https://main.mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/Public%20notice%20by%20NCAHP-signed.pdf Public Notice by NCAHP
- News: 24 March 2021 . Parliament proceedings Parliament passes National Commission for Allied, Healthcare Professions Bill . en-IN . The Hindu . 17 April 2021 . 0971-751X.
- Web site: Live Law News Network . Parliament Clears Bill To Regulate Allied & Healthcare Professions; Establish National Commission & State Councils . livelaw.in . 24 March 2021 . 10 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210324120846/https://www.livelaw.in/news-updates/parliament-clears-bill-to-regulate-allied-healthcare-professions-establish-national-commission-state-councils-171657 . 24 March 2021 . live.
- Web site: National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021 . January 23, 2024.
